ANIMA, Córdoba International Animation Festival

ANIMA – Festival Internacional de Animación de Córdoba

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ANIMA connects animation screenings with university teaching and research in Córdoba, Argentina. The festival dates back to 2001 and combines international, Latin American, Argentine and student short-film competitions with training and the International Academic Forum on Animation. The forum evaluates research contributions through peer review. The National University of Córdoba and the National University of Villa María share the festival’s organisation, with particular attention to innovative work and productions from academic settings.

The fifteenth edition’s dates are 13–16 October 2026. Its programme includes animated series, music videos, XR experiences and a showcase of Latin American features, alongside workshops, professional exchanges and academic discussions.

Country

Argentina

Awards and prizes

Official distinctions include the Grand Jury Prize, awards for Latin American and Argentine animation, an audience short-film award, and prizes for fictional, documentary, abstract, children’s and student animation. Additional categories recognise animated music videos, series pilots, XR animation and Latin American features. Juries may award special mentions or leave awards unassigned. The Cachoíto Award honours contributions to Argentine animation; independent organisations may grant additional prizes.

Festival rules

The 2026 regulations accept animation in any technique, with particular interest in innovative and student work. Eligible films are produced after 1 January 2025 and have not been selected at an earlier edition. Animated shorts and student/graduation shorts run up to 20 minutes. Other categories include music videos, series pilots, XR animation and Latin American features. Entry is free through FilmFreeway. Films with dialogue outside Spanish or English require subtitles in one of these languages. Selected works require screening materials and may join free educational or cultural touring screenings.

Contacts

animafestival.com.ar
info@animafestival.com.ar — Festival enquiries and submissions
filmfreeway.com — Film submissions
ANIMA c/o Centro Experimental de Animación, Facultad de Artes, UNC, Pabellón México, Ciudad Universitaria, 5000 Córdoba, Argentina — Festival mailing address
animafestival.com.ar — International Academic Forum on Animation